NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek: prediction and stats
HNLRegular Season - 12Kick-off on October 31, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
The Footlab model makes NK Lokomotiva Zagreb the favourite at 36%, against 29% for a draw and 35% for NK Osijek. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek?
A very open match: only 1 Elo points separate NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (1,890) and NK Osijek (1,889).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats; NK Osijek have 7, 1 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rudes(away) | 1-4 | HNL |
| Aug 15, 2026 | NK Osijek(away) | 0-1 | HNL |
| Aug 8, 2026 | HNK Gorica(home) | 3-1 | HNL |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Istra 1961(away) | 3-2 | HNL |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Sturm Graz II(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | HNK Hajduk Split(away) | 0-4 | HNL |
| Aug 15, 2026 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb(home) | 1-0 | HNL |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Rudes(away) | 6-1 | HNL |
| Aug 1, 2026 | HNK Gorica(away) | 2-0 | HNL |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Rizespor(home) | 1-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb win(s), 4 draw(s), 1 NK Osijek win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | NK Osijek 1-0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | HNL |
| Apr 25, 2026 | NK Osijek 0-0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | HNL |
| Feb 21, 2026 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 3-1 NK Osijek | HNL |
| Nov 23, 2025 | NK Osijek 1-1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | HNL |
| Aug 31, 2025 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-1 NK Osijek | HNL |
| May 9, 2025 | NK Osijek 1-1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | HNL |
Last archived meeting: NK Osijek vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on Aug 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb score 1.3 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; NK Osijek score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 1.3 | 1.0 | 6 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
| NK Osijek | 1.2 | 1.3 | 6 | 3/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb sit 6th in HNL (6 points from 4 matches) and NK Osijek sit 2nd (9 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | NK Osijek | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek?
- The Footlab model makes NK Lokomotiva Zagreb the favourite at 36%, against 29% for a draw and 35% for NK Osijek.
- Where and when is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek played?
- NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek is played on October 31, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Maksimir, in the HNL.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 43% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.